Arrr! Scott Hamilton be like a true seafaring legend, bravely facing his third cursed brain tumor diagnosis!
2024-04-18
Arrr, me hearties! The great Scott Hamilton, Olympic champion, shared with Fox News Digital his battle as a survivor of the dreaded scurvy (cancer) and how his swashbuckling skills on the ice have granted him a grand stage to inspire others. Aye, he be a true legend!
Former American figure skater Scott Hamilton had a successful career in the early 1980s, winning four consecutive U.S. titles and four consecutive world championships, culminating in a gold medal at the 1984 Winter Olympics. However, after his skating career, he shifted his focus to funding cancer research to help others have a second chance at life, inspired by his mother's death from cancer when he was young.Hamilton's own battles with cancer, including testicular cancer in 1997 and multiple brain tumors, led him to become an activist for cancer patients, advocating for better treatment and support. He founded the Scott Hamilton CARES foundation in 2014 to fund research in immunotherapy and targeted therapy for cancer patients.Despite his health challenges, Hamilton maintains a positive outlook on life and continues to work towards his goal of helping others through his foundation. His contributions to cancer research and patient care have been recognized with awards, and he remains grateful for the opportunities to make a difference in the cancer community.